Sarkozy Calls for Gaddafi’s Departure

Muammar Gaddafi tried to tighten his grip on Tripoli as French President Nicolas Sarkozy called on him to resign amid reports that worshippers were being shot as they left mosques after Friday prayers. Several people were killed in the capital when security forces loyal to Qaddafi fired on protesters after worship, Al Arabiya television said, citing at least three eyewitnesses. – Bloomberg